There isn't a whole lot you can do about the heat. The Prescotts were well known for the heat they produced. Don't lap (sand) the processor as it will only run a few degrees cooler and you'll void your warranty. Just accept that your processor is going to run hot.

If you just can't live with such a beast then return it and purchase an older Northwood core P4. I have one and they run at 60-65 F at most.

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no one told him to lap the procceseor i sugested lapping the heatsink...

Damn, my illiteracy showing again. Thanks for the correction.

no problem it happens

hmmmm return it, i had 7 days to return for refund ive had it for 4 days, and mailing takes too long so i wont make it in time www.newegg.com for the lose... and hmm a northwood, would that be the 2.8 Pentium 4 ?

slappydotcom , all i can say is presscots are better than northwoods also did u end up laping that heatsink?

Prescotts are marginally better than Northwoods

even by a marginn there still better =P

havent lapped yet also getting a new tower asap with more fans

Just Get A New Heatsink You Dont Need A New Tower!! Geeze Do Wat U Want But Im Just Saying A New Case Wont Solve Ur Problem

As the post above me says, get a new heatsink. My Prescott runs at 165F on load :stickout: !

changed heatsink now runs at 51-55C idle, and runs 65-70C under heavy gaming load... hmmm lapping to maybe drop it a few degrees ?

your welcome for the advice....................what heatsink did you purchase?

unsure of specs, a friend hooked me up, and yea thanks alot, sorry =s was rushed when i typed previous post, but thanks to all that helped.

hmm do you know what company makes the heatsink????